Celebrate the New Year with Oregon State Parks and a First Day hike through open meadows and fields, cottonwood and conifer forests, and along Lost Creek and the Middle Fork Willamette River. It’s a peaceful way to enter the New Year. We’ll watch for birds, deer, and possibly even elk. Led by the park manager who doubles as a naturalist when the opportunity arises.
This hike is part of the America’s State Parks First Day Hikes occcuring throughout the country. To see more go to: https://www.stateparks.org/special-programs/first-day-hikes/
Meet time: 10 AM
Meet at: Main parking lot at end of park road near group picnic areas.
Trail Names: River, Angler’s, Elk.
Rating: Easy to moderate.
Length: 3-4 miles, depending on conditions.
Things to note: No dogs please. Bring plenty of warm clothes, especially gloves, warm coat, and hat. No registration required.